🍗 Kenyan Spicy Chicken Stew (Wet Fry) – A Must-Try Recipe for Flavor Lovers

In every Kenyan home, chicken stew is more than just a meal—it's a weekend treat, a family favorite, and a celebration dish. If you’ve been craving that spicy, rich, wet fry chicken you usually enjoy at nyama choma joints or during family get-togethers, then this blog is for you!

Today, we’ll walk you through a delicious spicy chicken stew recipe inspired by a popular cooking video—and show you where to get the cleanest, freshest chicken cuts in town.

Let’s get cooking 🔥

👩🏾‍🍳 What Makes This Chicken Stew Special?

This recipe stands out because of:

• 🔥 Rich spices (garlic, ginger, paprika, pilau masala)

• 🍅 Thick tomato gravy (no water added!)

• 🧅 Golden caramelized onions

• 🧄 A perfect chili kick

When cooked right, this stew becomes beautifully thick—coating every chicken piece in bold flavor. Perfect with ugali, rice, or chapati.

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

You can grab all the fresh chicken meat from DannyKam Butchery:

• 1kg Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks (from DannyKam, cleaned & chopped)

• 2 tomatoes (blended or finely chopped)

• 2 large onions (sliced)

• 1 tablespoon garlic & ginger paste

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon pilau masala (or curry powder)

• 1 beef or chicken stock cube (optional)

• 1 green chili (sliced)

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander for garnish

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

🔥 Step-by-Step: How to Cook Spicy Kenyan Chicken Stew

1. Prep Your Chicken

   • Get it fresh and cut from DannyKam Butchery (we recommend thighs or drumsticks).

   • Rinse and dry for better frying.

2. Sear the Chicken

   • Heat oil in a sufuria. Add chicken and brown each side until golden.

   • Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté Aromatics

   • In the same pan, add onions. Let them cook low and slow until deep golden brown.

   • Add garlic & ginger paste and stir.

4. Add Tomatoes & Spices

   • Add blended tomatoes, paprika, pilau masala, and salt.

   • Cook until oil separates and sauce thickens.

5. Return Chicken & Simmer

   • Put browned chicken back into the sauce.

   • Mix well to coat every piece. Add chili and a little stock cube if using.

6. Let It Thicken

   • Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes on low heat.

   • Do not add water—the chicken releases enough juices!

7. Garnish & Serve

   • Finish with fresh coriander.

   • Serve hot with ugali, rice, or soft chapati.

🛍️ Where to Get the Best Chicken?

At DannyKam Butchery, we offer:

• ✅ Boneless Chicken Breasts

• ✅ Chicken Drumsticks

• ✅ Chicken Thighs

• ✅ Chicken Wings

Cleaned, well-cut, and delivered to your home in perfect condition.

Order online today and use code FRESH200 for KSh 200 OFF your first order.

🧠 Final Thoughts: Why You Should Try This at Home

Cooking at home doesn’t have to be boring or complicated. This chicken wet fry is:

• Full of flavor

• Budget-friendly

• Quick to prepare

• Perfect for family or guests

Whether you’re cooking for your kids or impressing visitors, this is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again.

Try it tonight—and don’t forget, the secret to delicious stew is fresh meat from DannyKam Butchery 🛒